Engineering plastic imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported engineering plastic worth $27.1 million (39.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $49.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.1M | 39.3K t |
| 2023 | $49.5M | 49.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.1M | 37.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.7M | 29.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.7M | 30.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 20.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.8M | 73% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| India | $1.7M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $739K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $430K | 1.6% |
| Malta | $381K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $361K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $176K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $157K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 54% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 29% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 7.4% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 5.2% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 1.8% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 1.6% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 1% |
| 3907.70 | Polylactic acid | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 63% below the world average of $1.89, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engineering plastic exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported engineering plastic worth $3.9 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (44%), Zambia (26%), Zimbabwe (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 44% |
| Zambia | $1.0M | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $941K | 24% |
| Malaysia | $159K | 4.1% |
| India | $33K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported engineering plastic worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $49.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Mozambique exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (54% of the value) and 3907.20 (29%).
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